APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) –23/07/2026

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APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions (Date: 23/07/2026)

Q1. With reference to the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad), consider the following statements:

Quad is a treaty-based military alliance similar to NATO.
The Quad has a permanent secretariat.
India, Japan, Australia and the United States are members of the Quad.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 3 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A

Explanation: Quad is an informal strategic partnership, not a military alliance. It has no treaty or permanent secretariat. Its members are India, USA, Japan and Australia.

Q2. Which one of the following best describes the significance of the principle of “ASEAN Centrality” in the Indo-Pacific?

A. ASEAN should function as the regional military alliance.
B. ASEAN should remain the primary platform shaping regional cooperation and architecture.
C. ASEAN should replace the United Nations in regional disputes.
D. ASEAN should regulate maritime trade in the Indian Ocean.

Answer: B

Explanation: ASEAN Centrality means ASEAN-led institutions remain central to regional cooperation, dialogue and security architecture.

Q3. Consider the following pairs:

Initiative	Objective
1. SAGAR	Maritime cooperation in the Indian Ocean Region
2. Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative	Maritime governance and cooperation
3. Act East Policy	Strengthening India’s engagement with Southeast Asia

How many pairs given above are correctly matched?

A. One only
B. Two only
C. Three
D. None

Answer: C

Explanation: All three initiatives support India’s Indo-Pacific engagement through maritime security, connectivity and regional cooperation.

Q4. With reference to the Assam Accord, consider the following statements:

It was signed in 1985.
It fixed 24 March 1971 as the cut-off date for detection of illegal immigrants.
Clause 6 provides safeguards for preserving Assamese identity.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

Answer: D

Explanation: All three statements correctly describe key provisions of the Assam Accord.

Q5. Consider the following statements regarding the Foreigners Tribunal:

It determines whether a person is a foreigner under Indian law.
It functions under the Foreigners (Tribunals) Order, 1964.
It is a Constitutional body.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

Answer: B

Explanation: Foreigners Tribunals are quasi-judicial bodies created under the Foreigners (Tribunals) Order, 1964, not Constitutional bodies.

Q6. Clause 6 of the Assam Accord primarily seeks to provide:

A. Reservation in Parliament for Assam
B. Constitutional, legislative and administrative safeguards for the Assamese people
C. Citizenship to all migrants arriving before Independence
D. Financial assistance to border districts

Answer: B

Explanation: Clause 6 aims to protect the cultural, linguistic, social and political identity of the Assamese people.

Q7. Which of the following is the most important objective of the proposed Assam MSME Bill, 2026?

A. Nationalisation of MSMEs
B. Restricting private investment in industries
C. Simplifying establishment and operation of MSMEs while reducing regulatory burden
D. Replacing all Central MSME schemes

Answer: C

Explanation: The Bill aims to create a facilitative regulatory framework that improves ease of doing business.

Q8. MSMEs in India are presently classified primarily on the basis of:

Investment in plant and machinery/equipment.
Annual turnover.
Number of employees.

Select the correct answer using the code below.

A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

Answer: B

Explanation: Current MSME classification is based on investment and turnover, not workforce size.

Q9. Which one of the following is NOT generally regarded as a benefit of promoting MSMEs?

A. Employment generation
B. Balanced regional development
C. Local entrepreneurship
D. Reduction in economic competition

Answer: D

Explanation: MSMEs encourage entrepreneurship and competition rather than reducing competition.

Q10. Which of the following natural features acts as a “natural sponge” by storing excess floodwater and reducing flood peaks?

A. Mangroves
B. Coral reefs
C. Wetlands
D. Sand dunes

Answer: C

Explanation: Wetlands temporarily store floodwater, recharge groundwater and reduce downstream flooding.

Q11. Consider the following factors:

High sediment load in rivers
Wetland degradation
Encroachment of natural drainage channels
Intense short-duration rainfall

How many of the above can aggravate flood disasters in Assam?

A. One only
B. Two only
C. Three only
D. Four

Answer: D

Explanation: All four factors increase flood intensity, duration or damage.

Q12. With reference to the Disaster Management Act, 2005, consider the following statements:

It provides the legal framework for disaster management in India.
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) is chaired by the Prime Minister.
State Disaster Management Authorities are chaired by the respective Chief Ministers.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

Answer: D

Explanation: All three provisions are correct under the Disaster Management Act, 2005.

Q13. Which one of the following statements best reflects the concept of climate-resilient infrastructure?

A. Infrastructure designed only for rapid urbanisation.
B. Infrastructure capable of withstanding climate-related hazards while maintaining functionality.
C. Infrastructure constructed only in coastal regions.
D. Infrastructure funded exclusively by multilateral agencies.

Answer: B

Explanation: Climate-resilient infrastructure is planned and built to withstand climate shocks and continue providing essential services.

Q14. With reference to the Brahmaputra River, consider the following statements:

It is known as Yarlung Tsangpo in Tibet.
It enters India through Arunachal Pradesh.
It has one of the highest sediment loads among the world’s rivers.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

Answer: D

Explanation: All three statements are correct and explain why the Brahmaputra is highly dynamic and flood-prone.

Q15. Which one of the following combinations is correctly matched?

Programme/Concept	Primary Objective
A. SAGAR	Maritime security and cooperation
B. Clause 6 of Assam Accord	Delimitation of Assembly constituencies
C. Wetlands	Increase river velocity
D. MSME Facilitation	Increase regulatory approvals

A. A only
B. A and B only
C. B and C only
D. A, B, C and D

Answer: A

Explanation:

MSME Facilitation aims to simplify regulations, not increase approvals.

A is correctly matched.

Clause 6 relates to safeguards for the Assamese people, not delimitation.

Wetlands reduce flood intensity rather than increasing river velocity.

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